UT-Oregon breakdown: How the schools compare

Texas and Oregon will provide quite a contrast when they meet tonight in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Express-News college football writer Tim Griffin looks at how the schools are alike, and how they differ.

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on December 30, 2013 9:52 AM

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Texas and Oregon will provide quite a contrast when they meet tonight in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Click ahead to see Express-News college football writer Tim Griffin's take on how the schools are alike, and how they differ. Which school comes out on top? You decide.

Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown (left) and Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich joke after a press conference Sunday Dec. 29, 2013 at the Marriott Riverwalk. The Longhorns and Ducks will play in the Valero Alamo Bowl Monday Dec. 30, 2013 at the Alamodome. less

Texas and Oregon will provide quite a contrast when they meet tonight in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Click ahead to see Express-News college football writer Tim Griffin's take on how the schools are alike, and how ... more

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Texas' beloved coaching icon

University of Texas coach Darrell Royal in 1976.

University of Texas coach Darrell Royal in 1976.

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Oregon's beloved coaching icon

Len Casanova

Len Casanova

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Texas rivals are jealous of

The Longhorn Network, a partnership between the University of Texas at Austin and ESPN.

The Longhorn Network, a partnership between the University of Texas at Austin and ESPN.

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Oregon rivals are jealous of

Phil Knight's largesse

Phil Knight's largesse

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UT is located in

Austin, Texas -- The Greenest City in America

Austin, Texas -- The Greenest City in America

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